Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.11.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Acts for Everyone’s Benefit
“Lord Nārāyaṇa, along with His partial manifestation Nara, appeared in this world through the daughter of Dakṣa Mahārāja known as Mūrti. He was begotten by Dharma Mahārāja for the benefit of all living entities. Even now, He is still engaged in executing great austerities near the place known as Badarikāśrama.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Nārāyaṇa appeared in this world along with His partial manifestation Nara.
- He appeared through Mūrti, the daughter of Dakṣa Mahārāja, and was begotten by Dharma Mahārāja. His appearance was for the benefit of all living entities.
- Even now, Lord Nārāyaṇa remains engaged in great austerities near Badarikāśrama.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute remembering that Lord Nārāyaṇa appeared for the benefit of all living entities.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord’s concern for all living entities invite me to reflect on?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.